Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

slim, attractive design

ample connectivity options

fast processing speeds

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

solid performance

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.98 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Supra-Cool 2 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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